Weber Genesis Platinum C Owner's Manual
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1. Guard 1 is factory installed It fits tightly around the air shutter section of the burner tube and the valve thereby preventing spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the air shutter openings We recommend that you inspect the Weber Spider Stopper Guards at least once a year See Section Annual Maintenance Also inspect and clean the Spider Stopper Guards if any of the following symptoms should ever occur 1 The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy 2 Barbecue does not reach temperature 3 Barbecue heats unevenly 4 One or more of the burners do not ignite A DANGER Failure to correct the above mentioned symptoms may result in a fire which can cause serious bodily injury or death and cause damage to property D 7 Main Burner Flame Pattern The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture The correct flame pattern is shown 1 Burner tube 2 Tips occasionally flicker yellow 3 Light blue 4 Dark blue 1 2 3 4 If the flames do not appear to be uniform throughout the burner tube follow the burner cleaning procedures Main Burner Cleaning Procedure Turn off the gas supply Remove the manifold Look inside each burner with a flashlight 7 es uo Clean the inside of the burners with a wire a straight ened out coat hanger will work Check and clean the air shutter opening at th2. 2 and valves 3 A CAUTION If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly contact the Customer Service Represen tative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual A WARNING After reinstalling the gas lines they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue See Step Check for gas leaks D 9 Crossover Ignition System Operations If the Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Left burner light the Left burner with a match If the Left burner lights with a match then check the Crossover Ignition System Check that both the white 1 and black 2 ignition wires are attached properly 1 2 M Check that the Crossover Ignition button pushes the igniter button down and returns to the up position E Check to see if the igniter is loose in the frame Tighten if necessary See Step Install igniter for correct procedure If the Crossover Ignition System still fails to light Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual Troubleshooting Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame in conjunction with the smell of gas Burner does not light or flame is low in HIGH position Experiencing flare ups A CAUTION Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil Burner flame pattern is erratic Flame is low when burner is on HIGH Flames do not run the w
3. below 6 Side burner hose to side burner valve and side burner supply line to side burner valve view from below AWARNING If there is a leak at connections 2 3 4 5 or 6 turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual When leak checks are complete turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards To inspect the Spider Stopper Guards remove the control panel and look to see if they have dust or dirt on their outside surfaces If they are dirty brush off the outside surface of the Spider Stopper Guards with a soft bristle brush an old toothbrush for example Check that there are no gaps in the Spider Stopper Guards seams or in the fit around the burners or valves See Section General Maintenance General Maintenance Weber Spider Stopper Guards Your Weber Gas Barbecue as well as any outdoor gas appliance is a target for spiders and other insects They can nest in the venturi section Venturi 1 air shutter 2 venturi fin 3 of the burner tubes This blocks the normal gas flow and can cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter This could result in a fire in and around the air shutters under the control panel causing serious damage to your barbecue 2 3 The Weber Spider Stopper
4. by side in the cooking Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking box with the rounded sides up Installing Smoker Box Place Smoker box on the flavorizer Bars between the cooking grate and the inside of the cooking box The lid should open toward the cooking grates B 2 Installing the Warm Up Basket You will need Warm Up Basket Insert one end of the Weber Warm Up Basket into the hole at the right side of the inside of the lid and the other end into the slot at the left side of the lid Installing the warming rack You will need warming rack Set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the cooking box Install the bottom shelf You will need Bottom shelf Set the bottom shelf in place between the two frame connectors underneath the cooking box OM XU 77 Mm Installing Work Surfaces Side Burner amp Gas Connection Guidelines Install Left Work Surface You will need left work surface two 1 2 inch bolts two nylon washers and a 7 16 inch or adjustable wrench Insert the left work surface tabs in the slots in the frame 1 Slip washers on the bolts and insert the bolts as shown 2 Tighten C051 a C 1 Check that all burner valves are off You will need burner control knobs Valves are shipped in the OFF position but you should check to be sure that they are turned OFF Put the knob on each valve Check by pushing down and turni
5. off posi tion Turn the gas supply valve on Strike a match and put the flame into the matchlight hole in the front of the cooking box The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased A WARNING Do not lean over the open barbecue Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbe cue 5 Push Front burner control knob down and turn to STARTHI 6 Check that the burner is lit by looking through the matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box You should see a flame D 2 A WARNING If the burner does not light turn the Front burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match 7 After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other burner or burners Note Always light the FRONT burner first The other burner or burners ignite from the FRONT burner To Extinguish Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to the OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source Lighting the Side Burner The side burner has a separate ignition system from the main cooking box A DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the side burner or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the side burner does not light may result in an explosive flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death Lighting only the side burner 1 Open t
6. turned OFF Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise to ensure that they are in the off position 3 Turn the gas supply valve on A WARNING Do not lean over the open barbecue Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbe cue 4 Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START HI 5 Push the Crossover Ignition Button several times so it clicks each time 6 Check that the burner is lit by looking through the matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box You should see flame A WARNING If the burner does not light turn the Front burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match 7 After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other burner or burners Note Always light the FRONT burner first The other burner or burners ignite from the FRONT burner To Extinguish Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to the OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source Manual Lighting A DANGER Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue s burners or not waiting 5 min utes to allow the gas to clear if the barbe cue does not light may result in an explo sive flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death Open the lid Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise to ensure they are in the
7. In absence of Local Codes you must con firm to the latest edition of ANSI Z223 1 WE REC OMMEND THAT THIS INSTALLATION BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL Some of the following are general requirements taken from ANISI Z223 1 latest edition for complete specifi cations E This barbecue is designed to operate at 7 inches of water column pressure 2526 psi E A manual shut off valve must be installed outdoors immediately ahead of the quick disconnect E An additional manual shut off valve indoors should be installed in the branch fuel line in an accessible location near the supply line M The quick disconnect connects to a 3 8 inch NPT thread from the gas source The quick disconnect fitting is a hand operated device that automatically shuts OFF the flow of gas from the source when the barbecue is disconnected E The quick disconnect fitting can be installed horizon tally or pointing downward Installing the fitting with the open end pointing upward can result in collecting water and debris E The dust covers supplied plastic plugs help keep the open ends of the quick disconnect fitting clean while disconnected E Pipe compound should be used which is resistant to the action of natural gas when connections are made E The outdoor connector must be firmly attached to rigid permanent construction A WARNING Do not route the 12 foot hose under a deck The hose must be visible Gas supply Inside wall Outside wall Quick Disc
8. SIS PLATINUM C Gas Grill A DANGER If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flames 3 Open lid 4 If odor continues keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or EB death or damage to property A WARNING Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within 25 feet 8m of this appliance A WARNING Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation Do this even if the barbecue was dealer assembled NOTICE TO INSTALLER These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY A WARNING Do nottry to light this appliance without reading the Lighting Instructions section of this manual YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE i Ad BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL A066 c B020 a MEMBER C051 a NPGA 55028 0100 A DANGER Failure to follow the Dangers Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property A WARNINGS A Do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue A Improper assembly may be dangerous Please carefully follow the assemb
9. all Do not put in dishwasher or submerge in water Inside cooking module Brush any debris off of burner tubes DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS OPENINGS Wash inside of cooking box with warm soapy water and a water rinse Inside Lid While lid is warm wipe inside with paper towel to prevent grease build up Flaking built up grease resembles paint flakes Stainless steel surfaces Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water solution Plastic surfaces Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water solution Do not use cleaners that contain acid mineral spirits or xylene Rinse well after cleaning Plastic work surfaces are not to be used as cutting boards Using the Smoker Box The Smoker cooks with both Weber Firespice Wood Chips and Chunks For best results with faster cooking foods like steaks burgers and chops etc we recom mend using the FireSpice Chips because they ignite and create smoke faster For longer cooking foods such as roasts chicken and turkeys etc we recom mend using FireSpice Chunks because they ignite slowly and provide smoke for a longer period of time As you gain experience in using your smoker we encourage you to experiment with different combina tions of FireSpice Chips and Chunks to find the smoke flavor that best suits your taste Cooking As a starting point place a couple of handfuls of FireSpice Chips or a few FireSpice Chunks in the bottom of the smoker body Since the chunks vary in s
10. ay and empty Note Smoking will leave a smoke residue on the surface of the smoker This residue cannot be removed and will not affect the function of the smoker To a lesser degree a smoke residue will accumulate on the inside of your Weber Gas Barbecue This residue need not be removed and will not adversely affect the function of your barbecue Annual Maintenance After a period of nonuse we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety A WARNING Check the hose before each use of the barbecue for nicks cracking abrasions or cuts If the hose is found to be damaged in any way do not use the barbecue Replace using only Weber authorized replacement hose Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual Bi Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern Clean if necessary following the procedures outlined in the General Maintenance section of this manual E Check all gas fittings for leaks A DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks Sparks or flames will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property A WARNING You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting Note All factory made connections have been thoroughly check
11. catch pan With two people lift straight up and over lower and drip pan packaging and cardboard support Lf A 9 You will need 1 2 inch bolts 1 4 x 20 x 1 2 inch bolts 4 Phillips screwdriver j EM 7 16 open end or an adjustable wrench Nylon Washers 4 o Flavorizer Bars 5 Cooking Grates 2 lt gt Smoker Box 1 SA Bottom Shelf 1 Left Work Surface 1 12 Foot Hose 1 Slide Out Buttom Tray 1 j Catch pan holder 1 Catch Pan 1 ES Disposable Drip Pans 2 A 10 Assembly Instructions Install the slide out bottom tray You will need the slide out bottom tray 1 catch pan holder 2 catch pan and one disposable drip pan C ws Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in the slide out bottom tray The front of the catch pan holder must be on the same side as the finger grip 1 of the bottom tray B020 a B 1 Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under the cooking box with finger grip toward you 1 A WARNING Do not line bottom tray with alumi num foil It can cause grease fires by trapping the grease and not allowing grease to flow into the catch pan Put the disposable drip pan into the catch pan Slide the catch pan into the catch pan holder with its finger grip towards you 1 Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates You will need five Flavorizer Bars and two cooking grates Place the Flavorizer Bars side
12. ct is properly engaged Turn on gas supply A WARNING Do not ignite burners while checking for leaks Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water solution and watching for bubbles If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak C4 Check 1 Hose to manifold connection AWARNING if there is a leak at connection 1 retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck with the soap and water solution If a leak persists after retightening the fitting turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual 2 Manifold to side burner hose connection 3 Valves to manifold connections 4 Hose to quick disconnect connection 5 Side burner supply line to side burner orifice connection view from below 6 Side burner hose to side burner valve and side burner supply line to side burner valve view from below ANWARNING If there is a leak at connections 2 3 4 5 or 6 turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual When leak checks are complete turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water 2 3 4 6 Reinstall control panel after checking for gas leaks 1 Set the control panel in place over both sides of
13. e ends of the burners Check and clean the valve orifices at the base of the valves Use a brass bristle brush to clean outside of burners This is to make sure all the burner ports are fully open CAUTION Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning Replacing Main Burners 1 2 3 4 6 Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool Turn gas OFF at source To remove control panel take off the burner control knobs Remove the screws holding the control panel in place Lift off the control panel Unlatch the Spider Stopper Guards and remove them Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the two wing nuts 1 that hold the manifold to the cooking box Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of the burners and carefully set it down 7 Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly to separate the crossover tube 1 from the burners Remove the burners from the cooking box 8 To reinstall the burners reverse 3 through 7 A CAUTION The burner openings 1 must be positioned properly over the valve orifices 2 Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place 2 1 Slide the burner assembly out from under the guide screw and washer 1 in the corners of the cooking box D 8 9 Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards Slightly rotate the Spider Stopper Guards so that the seams are in line with the Venturi fins 1 There should be no gaps in the seams or in the fit around the burners
14. e to exposure to chemicals either directly or in the atmosphere is not covered by this Limited Warranty There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty Some regions do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so this limitation may not apply to you Weber is not liable for any special indirect or consequential damages Some regions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Weber does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale installation use removal return or replacement of its equipment and no such representations are binding on Weber This Warranty applies only to products sold at retail WEBER STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO Customer Service Center 250 South Hicks Road Palatine IL 60067 6241 USA A 3 Contents Dangerneswarnings UE IE A 2 Warrally ee ERN MERE RETENIR A 3 General insti ctonsse eR PEE A 5 ExplodediViewieeer en RENE RES A 6 Parts y A 10 Assemblyalnstrictlonsprr e B 1 Installing Work Surfaces and Gas Connection Guidelines C 1 perat Rt D 1 Me reet ERE EE D 1 Manual LIGNTUINO sc D 2 Lighting the side burn
15. ecreational vehicles and or boats A WARNING Do not use combustible materials within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of the grill A WARNING The entire cooking box gets hot when in use Do not leave unattended A WARNING Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surface A WARNING Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and liquids such as gasoline alcohol etc and combustible materials ap Supply Testing Disconnect your Weber Gas Barbecue when the gas supply is being tested at high pressures This appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Turn OFF your Weber Gas Barbecue when the gas supply is being tested at low pressures This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at the pressure equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa 32 3 57 58 Genesis Platinum C NG A 6 31 CON C OSS Hair Pin Cotter Hinge Pin Left Endcap Shroud 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 inch bolt Handle lock Handle Warm Up Basket Warming Rack Smoke
16. ed for gas leaks The burners have been flame tested As a safety precaution however you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting A WARNING Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer or store assembled You will need a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it To perform leak checks Make sure all Burners are in the off position Turn on gas supply A WARNING Do not ignite burners while leak checking Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water solution and watching for bubbles If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak Note Since some leak test solutions including soap and water may be slightly corrosive all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks D 6 Check 1 Hose to manifold connection ANWARNING if there is a leak at connection 1 retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck with the soap and water solution If a leak persists after retightening the fitting turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual 2 Manifold to side burner hose connection 3 Valves to manifold connections 4 Hose to quick disconnect connection 5 Side burner supply line to side burner orifice connection view from
17. en If there are local codes that apply to portable gas grills you will have to conform to them If there are no local codes you must conform to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223 1 This Weber Gas Barbecue is designed for natural piped in city gas only Do not use liquid propane LP bottled gas The valves orifices and hose are for natural gas only Do not use with charcoal fuel Check that the area under the control panel and the bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air For Installation in Canada These instructions while generally acceptable do not necessarily comply with the Canadian Installation codes particularly with piping above and below ground In Canada the installation of this appliance must comply with local codes and or Standards CAN CGA B149 1 Installation Code for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment A 5 Storage The gas must be turned OFF at the natural gas supply when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors the gas supply must be disconnected Operating A WARNING Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well ventilated area Do not use in a garage building breezeway or any other enclosed area A WARNING Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue under an unprotected combustible roof or overhang A WARNING Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on r
18. er ssem D 3 reip eaa D 4 Storage and or Nouse essere entrent nnns D 4 eo emet CREE D 4 Using the Smoker Box sse D 5 Annual Maintenance cuc nd tk D 6 General Maintenance essssssssseseseee nennen D 7 Replacing Main Burners sees D 8 Crossover Ignition System Operations sess D 9 Troubleshooting essseeeeene nennen D 10 Side Burner Troubleshooting seeeeeee D 11 Side Burner Maintenance ssisssiseiisuuss rangan ianaiiak inaianei ni D 12 A 4 General Instructions Your Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking appliance With the Weber Gas Barbecue you can grill barbecue roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances The closed lid and Flavorizer Bars produce that outdoor flavor in the food The Weber Gas Barbecue is portable so you can easily change its location in your yard or on your patio Portability means you can take your Weber Gas Barbecue with you if you move The natural gas supply is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel e These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber Gas Barbecue Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber Gas Barbecue Improper assembly can be dangerous Not for use by childr
19. grate and the windshield Windshield Grate Burner Cap Burner Ring Lug Slot Burner Head Igniter Electrode Burner Base Burner Orifice OONODOOURWN o UNUA DU D 00000000 D 13 Burner assembly consists of burner cap burner ring burner head burner base and burner orifice Note The burner head has a hole in it that fits over the igniter electrode
20. he side burner lid 2 Check that the fuel gauge reads more than E 3 Check that the side burner valve is turned OFF Push each knob down and turn clockwise to ensure they are in the off position and all main burner control valves are OFF push down and turn clockwise 4 Turn the LP tank valve on turn clockwise 5 Push down and turn the side burner control valve to HI 6 Push the side burner igniter button several times so it clicks each time A CAUTION Side burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day A WARNING If the side burner does not light 1 Turn OFF the side burner control valve 2 Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match D 3 Cooking A WARNING Do not move the Weber Gas Barbe cue when operating or while barbecue is hot You can adjust the FRONT and BACK burners as desired The control settings High H Medium M Low L or Off O are described in your Weber cookbook The cookbook uses these notations to describe the settings of the FRONT and BACK burn ers For example to sear steaks you would set all burners at H high Then to complete cooking you would set FRONT and BACK at M medium Refer to your Weber cookbook for detailed cooking instructions Note The temperature inside your cooking box for the first few uses while surfaces are still very reflective may be hotter than those shown in your cookbook Cooking cond
21. hole length of the burner tube Inside of lid appears to be peeling Resembles paint peeling Inspect Weber Spider Stopper Guards for possible obstructions Blockage of holes Is fuel hose bent or kinked Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guards See Section Annual Maintenance Straighten fuel hose Does the Front burner light with a match Are you preheating barbecue in the prescribed manner If you can light the Front burner with a match then check the Crossover Ignition System All burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating Are the cooking grates and Flavorizer bars heavily coated with burned on grease Clean thoroughly See Section Cleaning Is the bottom tray dirty and not allowing grease to flow into catch pan Are burners clean The lid is porcelain on steel not paint It cannot peel What you are seeing is baked on grease that has turned to carbon and is flaking off THIS IS NOT A DEFECT Clean bottom tray Clean burners See Section General Maintenance Clean thoroughly See Section Cleaning If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods please contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual D 10 Side Burner Troubleshooting A WARNING Before attempting any troubleshooting steps all gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position Side B
22. itions Such as wind and weather may require the adjustment of the burner controls to obtain the correct cooking temperatures A CAUTION Replace thermometer in lid when not in use Do not leave thermometer in food while cooking If burners go out during cooking open lid turn off all burners and wait five minutes before relighting Preheating Your Weber Gas Barbecue is an energy efficient appliance It operates at an economical low BTU rate To preheat after lighting close lid and turn all burners to high HH Preheating to between 500 and 550 F 260 and 290 C will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on conditions such as air tempera ture and wind Drippings and grease The Flavorizer amp Bars are designed to smoke the correct amount of drippings for flavorful cooking Excess drippings and grease will accumulate in the catch pan under the slide out bottom tray Disposable foil drip pans are available that fit the catch pan A WARNING Check the bottom tray for grease build up before each use Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the slide out bottom tray Storage E When storing the Weber Gas Barbecue make sure that the inside shut off valve and or locking outdoor shut off valve is secured in the OFF position When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors the gas supply MUST BE DISCONNECTED E After a period of storage and or nonuse the Weber Gas Grill should be checked for gas leaks and any obstruction
23. ize place as many as you can in the smoker As you gain experience in smoking increase or decrease the amount of wood to suit your taste Close the smoker lid Light the barbecue and preheat with all burners on HIGH lid down for 10 minutes or until the wood starts to smoke If you leave the grill in the preheat mode for too long the chips will char prematurely reducing the smoke D 5 IMPORTANT NOTE Ambient temperature type and size of wood moisture content and wind condition will always be a large factor in your results Adjust the burners for cooking MOM or LOL will be your best settings for long duration smoking Smoke will start in approximately 10 minutes and last as long as 45 minutes If you require more smoke flavor refill the smoker with FireSpice Chips and or Chunks The smoker may be used to enhance any of the meat poultry and fish recipes in the gas barbecue cookbook Cook with the lid down according to the times indi cated in charts or recipes Keep the lid of the barbecue closed while cooking Note After refilling smoker smoke will take about 10 to 15 minutes to start again ADANGER Do not use any flammable fluid in the Smoker to ignite the wood Cleaning Before each use empty the smoker of ash to allow proper airflow Accomplish this by tapping the sides of the smoker and stirring the ashes so that they sift through the bottom and fall into the bottom tray of your barbecue Remove bottom tr
24. k blue To Clean the Burner Head Remove the windshield and grate Remove the burner cap Clean with soap and water Soak if necessary Remove the burner ring Clean with soap and water Soak if necessary A CAUTION Do not enlarge the slots in the burner ring Only clean with a cloth and soap and water Remove the burner head Clean with soap and water Soak if necessary Wipe out the burner base with a damp cloth and soap and water ACAUTION Avoid getting water or dust in the burner orifice Clean the ignition electrode with a damp cloth and soap and water 1 Windshield Grate Burner Cap Burner Ring Lug Slots Burner Head Igniter electrode Burner Orifice Burner Base OONDOOFRW PD orwrvrvrvrvrvrwr 00000000 Vo 0o000000 To Reassemble the Burner Head Insert the burner head into the burner base Figure 19 c There is a hole in the burner head for the igniter electrode Set the burner ring onto the burner head Rotate the burner ring until the four lugs on the burner ring are seated in the four slots on the burner head Figure 19 b AWARNING If the flame pattern is uneven or erratic turn OFF the burner control knob Check the position of the burner ring to the burner head The lugs of the burner ring must be in the slots of the burner head Install the burner cap Figure 19 a Install the
25. ly instructions in this manual A After a period of storage and or nonuse the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before use See instructions in this manual for correct procedures A Do not operate the Weber gas barbecue if there is a gas leak present A Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks A Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of your Weber gas barbecue A Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue A Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children Accessible parts of the barbecue may be very hot Keep young children away while it is in use A You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Weber gas barbecue It will be hot during cooking or cleaning and should never be left unattended or moved while in operation A Should the burners go out while in operation turn all gas valves off Open the lid and wait five minutes before attempting to relight using the lighting instructions A Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Weber gas barbecue A Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box A Should a grease fire occur turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out A Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners A The Weber Gas Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regula
26. ng clockwise If they do not turn they are off Proceed to the next step If they do turn continue turning them clockwise until they stop then they are off Proceed to the next step Install Side Burner Assembly You will need side burner assembly assembly in cludes mounting frame two 1 2 inch bolts two nylon washers and a 7 16 inch or adjustable wrench Note Hemove protective covers from tabs of side burner Insert the side burner tabs in the slots of the frame 1 Slip washers on the bolts and insert the bolts as shown 2 Tighten bolts with wrench 1 Connect side burner to manifold A WARNING Make sure gas supply is off Connect the side burner hose as follows 1 Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect on the manifold 2 Push the male fitting of the side burner hose into the quick disconnect and maintain pressure Slide the collar closed Quick disconnect will be engaged Check to be sure the side burner valve is OFF Push the side burner control knob down and turn it clock wise If it doesn t turn the valve is OFF If it does turn continue turning it clockwise until it stops then the burner valve is OFF 1 C 2 Install Gas Supply General Specifications for Piping Note Contact your local municipality for building codes regulating outdoor gas barbecue installa tions
27. niter 3 years Cooking Grates 7 years no rust through Flavorizer Bars 5 year no rust through All Remaining Parts 5 years when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase THEREFORE YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts that prove defective under normal use and service and which on examination shall indicate to Weber s satisfaction they are defective Before returning any parts contact the Customer service representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual If Weber confirms the defect and approves the claim Weber will elect to replace such parts without charge If you are required to return defective parts transportation charges must be prepaid Weber will return parts to the purchaser freight or postage prepaid This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident abuse misuse alteration misapplication vandalism improper installation or improper maintenance or service or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes as set out in this owner s manual Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail hurricanes earthquakes or tornadoes discoloration du
28. onnect Gas Line Piping E If the length of the line required does not exceed 50 feet use a 5 8 O D tube One size larger should be used for lengths greater than 50 feet E Gas piping may be copper tubing type K or L polyethylene plastic tube with a minimum wall thick ness of 062 inch or standard weight schedule 40 steel or wrought iron pipe E Copper tubing must be tin lined if the gas contains more than 0 3 grams of hydrogen sulfide per 100 cubic feet of gas M Plastic tubing is suitable only for outdoor under ground use E Gas piping in contact with earth or any other material which may corrode the piping must be protected against corrosion in an approved manner E Underground piping must have a minimum of 18 cover Test Connections All connections and joints must be thoroughly tested for leaks in accordance with local codes and all listed procedures in the latest edition of ANSI Z223 1 A DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for gas leaks This will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property C 3 Check for gas leaks A WARNING The gas connections of your Weber gas barbecue have been factory tested We do however recommend that you leak check all gas connections before operating your Weber gas barbecue A WARNING Perform these leak checks even if yo
29. r Assembly Cooking Grate Small Cooking Grate Large Flavorizer Bars Cooking Box 1 4 20 keps nut Work Surface Slide Out Bottom Tray Catch Pan Holder Catch Pan Drip Pans 1 4 20 x 2 inch Bolt Frame Connector Front Panel Left Side Panel Front Frame 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolt Casters Doors Door Knobs Hubcaps Wheels A 7 Thermometer Right Endcap Burner Control Knobs Control Panel Igniter Button Control Panel Hardware Side Burner Assembly Manifold Hardware Manifold Support Bracket Igniter Igniter Bracket Manifold Spider Stopper Guards Center Burner Front and Back Burners Crossover Tube Plastic Buttons Rear Panel Rear Frame Tool Holders Wing Nut Cylinder Panel Right Side Panel Hose Nylon Washer Frame Connector Bottom Shelf 1999 Weber Stephen Products Co Weber the silhouette and the kettle configuration are registered trademarks of Weber Stephen Products Co 200 East Daniels Road Palatine IL 60067 6266 U S A This product is covered by one or more United States patents and patents in other nations globally Printed in the U S A A 8 Remove Packaging from Grill Remove Grill from Lower Packaging Remove all tape from packaging Remove bottom rack from top of packaging Remove outer box Pull out A WARNING Lifting the barbecue from the lower bottom tray from cooking box Remove packaging packaging requires at least two people material from bottom tray catch pan holder
30. r basis A Liquid propane gas is not natural gas The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid propane unit or liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty A Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation A Use heat resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue LIQUID PROPANE GAS UNITS ONLY A Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber Gas Barbecue A Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation A A dented or rusty liquid propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier Do not use a liquid propane cylinder with a damaged valve A Although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty gas may still be present and the cylinder should be transported and stored accordingly A If you see smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the liquid propane cylinder 1 Move away from liquid propane cylinder 2 Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself 3 Call your fire department A 2 Warranty Weber Stephen Products Co Weber hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Grill that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows Aluminum Castings lifetime 1 year paint Porcelain Hood Section 25 years Stainless Steel Side Table 25 years Burners 10 years Ig
31. s in the burner tubes before using See Maintenance Section D 4 il Check that the areas under the control panel and the slide out bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air E The Spider stopper guards should also be checked for any obstructions See Maintenance Section Cleaning A WARNING Turn your Weber Gas Barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning A CAUTION Do not clean your Flavorizer Bars or cooking grates in a self cleaning oven For availability of replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual Outside surfaces Use a warm soapy water solution to clean then rinse with water A CAUTION Do not use oven cleaner abrasive cleansers kitchen cleansers cleaners that contain citrus products or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces Slide out Bottom tray Remove excess grease then wash with warm soapy water then rinse Flavorizer amp Bars and Cooking Grates Clean with a suitable brass bristle brush As needed remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water then rinse with water Catch pan Disposable foil trays are available or you can line the catch pan with aluminum foil To clean the catch pan wash with warm soapy water then rinse Thermometer Wipe with warm soapy water clean with plastic scrub b
32. the frame Hold the crossover ignition button up while setting the control panel in place 2 Line up the control panel with the white plastic plugs in the frame brace Insert screws and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver until snug Do not overtighten 3 Push each of the burner control knobs onto their valve C 5 Operating Lighting Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel A DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecue s burners or not waiting 5 min utes to allow the gas to clear if the barbe cue does not light may result in an explo sive flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death Crossover Ignition System Note The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Front burner with a spark from the igniter electrode inside the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber You generate the energy for the spark by pushing the Crossover Ignition Button until it clicks A WARNING Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks cracking abrasions or cuts If the hose is found to be damaged in any way do not use the barbecue Replace using only Weber authorized replacement hose Contact the Cus tomer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased D062 a D 1 1 Open the lid 2 Make sure all burner control knobs are
33. ur barbecue was dealer or store assembled 1 Unscrew the two phillips screws located on the right edge of the control panel Take off the burner control knobs A DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or explosion which can cause seri ous bodily injury or death and damage to property AWARNING You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting You will need A soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it Note Since some leak test solutions including soap and water may be corrosive all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks ANWARNING Make sure all burner control knobs are in the OFF position including the side burner Check for gas leaks Note All factory made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks The burners have been flame tested As a safety precaution however you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue Shipping and handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting To perform leak checks Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect Push male fitting of the hose into the quick disconnect and maintain pressure 1 Slide the collar closed 2 If it does not engage or lock repeat procedure Gas will not flow unless the quick discon ne
34. urner does not light Flame is low in HIGH position Flame is very yellow in conjunction with the smell of gas OR Burner makes popping noise in conjunction with the smell of gas Push button ignition does not work Flame is large or erratic Is gas supply off Is the fuel hose bent or kinked Inspect the Weber Spider Stopper Guard for possible obstructions lockage of holes Does burner light with a match Is the burner ring correctly installed D 11 Turn supply on Straighten hose Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guard See section Annual Maintenance If match lights burner checkigniter see below See Side Burner Maintenance for correct assembly Side Burner Maintenance AWARNING All gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position Make sure black wire is connected between igniter and electrode Make sure white wire is connected between igniter and ground Check that igniter lock nut is tight Note If the igniter works loose carefully tighten the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers 1 Burner Control Knob Igniter Button Igniter Lock Nut White Wire Ground Black Wire Electrode D 12 The Platinum Series II side burner has been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture The correct flame pattern is shown 1 Tips occasionally flicker yellow 2 Light blue 3 Dar
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